Bill > H4555

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to establish a process for forfeiture of pension benefits for public employees convicted of a felony related to their office or employment. Key provisions include: - Proceedings for forfeiture can be initiated by a retirement board or the state commission, with a hearing held within 10-90 days of notification to the member. - Upon conviction of a felony related to their office or duties, a member's pension can be reduced by one-third, two-thirds, or forfeited entirely, based on factors like the severity of the crime and the degree of public trust violated. - Members with less than 10 years of service will have their entire pension forfeited upon conviction. - Convicted members are prohibited from becoming members of another retirement system or increasing their forfeited pension amount, except for cost-of-living adjustments. - The bill also prevents members from receiving a pension based on intentionally misreported or concealed compensation. - Aggrieved members can appeal a forfeiture decision to the superior court.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4555